Z-Dance

Interacting with visitors in real time through the Active Space intermedia performance system, Z-Dance creates visuals and sound sequences in response to movement, thus influencing how people move. The system enables participants to record their movement, which become a permanent part of the exhibit as their performance is replayed on nearby screens in a continous montage. Visitors can watch previous performances for inspiration before taking their own turns.

John Crawford conceived the project and was commissioned by the museum, which was named Zeum at the time, to design and implement the media and interactive software. Subsequently renamed Groove-It, the installation was in continuous operation for over five years.

System Design

The exhibit structure was designed and built by Zeum staff in collaboration with media and software designer John Crawford.